Network Security Engineer Jobs in California

A Network Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining computer and information security systems. They play an essential role in ensuring the safety and integrity of a company's data, detecting and mitigating network threats, and implementing security protocols. These professionals also conduct system checks for security vulnerabilities, develop security standards, and recommend security enhancements. They also respond to any network security incidents and provide a thorough post-event analysis.

Network Security Engineers should possess strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills. They should be well-versed in various networking languages, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and other security technologies. Important certifications include Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security. Before becoming a Network Security Engineer, an individual may work as a Network Administrator, Systems Administrator, or a Junior Network Engineer.

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GCP Application Security Architect

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Our client, a leading financial services company, is seeking a GCP Application Security Architect to join their team. As a GCP Application Security Architect, you will be part of the security...

Product Security Engineer

  • CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • CA
  • 8 hours ago

Product Security EngineerThis role has been designated as Remote/Teleworker, which means you will primarily work from home. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud...

Remote Work

SoC Security Architect

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 8 hours ago

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products...

Staff Security Engineer - Blue Team

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Experience with compliance tooling, vulnerability management platforms, or Google security APIs....

Senior Application Security Engineer Hybrid - San Francisco

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 16 hours ago

About Vercel:Vercel gives developers the tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web.As the team behind v0, Next.js, and AI SDK, Vercel helps...

Security Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 16 hours ago

About Nexus Nexus is building a world supercomputer by leveraging the latest advancements in AI, cryptography, engineering, and science.Our team of world-leading experts is developing and...

Senior Cloud Security Engineer

  • Berkeley, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Berkeley, CA
  • 16 hours ago

Voleon is a technology company that applies state-of-the-art machine learning techniques to real-world problems in finance.For more than a decade, we have led our industry and worked at the...

Cybersecurity Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 17 hours ago

Career Area: Technology, Digital and Data Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work...

Security Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 17 hours ago

Crusoe is building the World's Favorite AI-first Cloud infrastructure company.We're pioneering vertically integrated, purpose-built AI infrastructure solutions trusted by Fortune 500 companies to...

Network Security Engineer (Qatar Location)

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 17 hours ago

Network Security Engineer (Qatar location)Responsibilities:Experience from a managed services provider networks and operations.Knowledge and experience in routing and switching (L2/L3).Knowledge and...

Senior Network Security Engineer

  • Redwood City, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Redwood City, CA
  • 18 hours ago

Senior Network Security Engineer We are engaged in numerous projects across a wide variety of technologies primarily involving firewall support and configuration....

Senior Network Security Engineer - TOP SECRET Clearance w/SCI El

  • Ridgecrest, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Ridgecrest, CA
  • 18 hours ago

Senior Network Security Engineer - TOP SECRET Clearance w/SCI El American Systems Corporation View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Today Top Secret/SCI Unspecified Unspecified IT - Security Ridgecrest...

Senior Security Engineer (Project would be offered remote after 3 months)

  • Redwood City, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Redwood City, CA
  • 18 hours ago

Vulnerability Management Networking: IP Subnetting, DHCP, DNS, switching, routing Configure domain and azure policies to enforce and control properties of resources and okta sso Strong scripting experience...

Remote Work

Security Engineer, Devices and Services Security

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 18 hours ago

security experience - Experience with AWS products and services - Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C+Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on...

Application Security Architect

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 18 hours ago

This is a remote position available to any qualified applicant in the United States.** **About Cognizant Corporate** Cognizant Corporate is a global community united by a shared purpose: to make a...

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Network Security Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Network Security
Learn the process of network security, including intrusion detection, evidence collection, network auditing, and contingency planning against attacks. In this course, you will examine the various...
Security Engineer Nanodegree Program
Youll master the foundational skills necessary to become a Security Engineer. This program will focus on how to protect a companys computer systems, networks, applications and infrastructure. Our...
Jump Start: Network Security
Welcome to Check Point Jump Start: Network Security This course will introduce Check Point's Network Security solution. During this course, you will learn how to configure, deploy, manage, and...

Salary for Network Security Engineer Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTechnology research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Network Security Engineers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.2%
Master's Degree
31.4%
Associate's Degree
10.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.4%
High School or GED
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.1%



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